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flag A 2026 report details challenges and costs in the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program and AUKUS nuclear submarine project for Australia.

flag The Congressional Research Service released a January 26, 2026, report on the Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program and the AUKUS Pillar 1 project, which aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. flag The report details current procurement plans, production challenges, costs, and industrial capacity issues for the Virginia-class program, while examining technical, financial, and policy hurdles for AUKUS, including technology transfer and timelines. flag It explores potential benefits of a division-of-labor approach among the U.S., UK, and Australia to improve efficiency and strengthen alliance capabilities. flag The analysis supports congressional decision-making on funding, strategy, and oversight for these critical defense initiatives.

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